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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: C.D. Thomas. (SBA member - East Anglia Region)
Area: Norfolk Broads (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built early 1900s.
LOA: 20' 3", LWL: 20', Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 4".
Carvel mahogany on oak
Straight stem, transom stern, white, varnished deck and interior, 8 seats, wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 4" x 4".
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, 300 rpm, Kcond.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1998.
Fuel: coal.
52 tubes, injector.
PROP3 blades, 18" x 24".
Shaft: 1" bronze.
HISTORYThought to be old yacht’s launch, acquired 1980 when derelict, having been in a greenhouse for 7 years. Acquired by previous owner’s father in 1926. Plant fitted by owner 1983-4. (1966-69 engine fitted in WOODLAND LILY, 1972-74 in PRINCESS MARGARET).
Reg7 (p.104).
SBA memberUK
 
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(Owner) 1st January 2000

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